Diversity Alliance Talks

Not sure whether you can apply for The Diversity In Events Awards?  Well this is the podcast for you! In this episode Gabby & Ashanti take you through the application process for the awards. Including;  The overall mission and purpose The overall mission and purpose of the awards Why YOU should and CAN apply for the awards   The different categories and criteria   How to ap...

"You can’t have authenticity without courage” Dr. Steve Yacovelli has been in the leadership, learning and development, change management, and diversity and inclusion consulting space pretty much his whole career (about twenty-five years). In his consulting experience he’s seen some leaders completely excel in their effectiveness, and some completely crash and burn due to their lack of competence...

Dr. Steve Yacovelli has been in the leadership, learning and development, change management, and diversity and inclusion consulting space pretty much his whole career (about twenty-five years). In his consulting experience he’s seen some leaders completely excel in their effectiveness, and some completely crash and burn due to their lack of competence in leadership skills. Steve’s desire was to he...

"Diversity, inclusion and belonging is, I think, just as important, if not more important to get right first. I think the company, when they look at revenues and make that connection, there is an opportunity to really kind of generate a lot more revenues...if that's the target. Or generate and find a lot more customers through having a much wider, diverse and inclusive organisation” We have one mo...

"Diversity, inclusion and belonging is, I think, just as important, if not more important to get right first. I think the company, when they look at revenues and make that connection, there is an opportunity to really kind of generate a lot more revenues...if that's the target. Or generate and find a lot more customers through having a much wider, diverse and inclusive organisation” We have one mo...

Welcome to the final episode of our Black History Month special with guest, Carlton King Born the son of West Indian parents in a 1950’s northern English mill town, Carlton King would in the early 1970's be offered the opportunity  to sign as a professional footballer for the local third division club. Rejecting this offer, after sixth form, Carlton would first work as an electrical engineer, befo...

Welcome to the Trailer for the final episode of our Black History Month Special Be sure to catch up on the full show, where we are treated to an insightful whistle stop tour of Black history form our special guest, Carlton King Carlton has worked with most nations’ specialist police, secret intelligence and national security agencies and military special-forces. Hence, Carlton's operations have sp...

In honour of Black History Month, your host, Gabby Austen Browne speaks with four inspirational Black men from the events industry. In this series of BHM specials, we learn about our guests' early years as young Black men in the UK, their career journey (challenges + wins) and their hopes for the future. This week's guest is Michael Adeniya, Michael has previously held commercial roles at DMG Worl...

In honour of Black History Month, your host, Gabby Austen Browne speaks with four inspirational Black men from the events industry. In this series of BHM specials, we learn about our guests' early years as young Black men in the UK, their career journey (challenges + wins) and their hopes for the future.  This week's guest is Michael Adeniya, Michael has previously held commercial roles at DM...

In honour of Black History Month, your host, Gabby Austen Browne speaks with four inspirational Black men from the events industry.  In this series of BHM specials, we learn about our guests early years as young Black men in the UK, their career journey (challenges + wins) and their hopes for the future. This weeks guest is Raphael Sofoluke, founder of The UK Black Business Show. The UKB...

In honour of Black History Month co-founder of Diversity Ally, Gabby Austen Browne speaks with four inspirational Black men from the events industry. During this series of BHM specials, learn about our guests early years as young Black men in the UK, their career journey (challenges + wins) and their hopes for the future. This weeks guest is Raphael Sofoluke, who founded The UK Black Business Show...

It's here - Season 3! In honour of Black History Month we speak with four inspirational Black men from the events industry. We learn about their early years as young Black men in the UK, their career journey (challenges + wins) and their hopes for the future. This weeks guest is Mike Sealy, who is the Customer Experience Director at Informa Market, EMEA with responsibility to create great customer...

In honour of Black History Month we speak with four inspirational Black men smashing through brown ceilings in the events industry.   The launch of season 3 / Episode 034 features Mike Sealy who is the Customer Experience Director at Informa Market, EMEA with responsibility to create great customer experiences through the improvement of operational processes, implementation of new technologie...

To close season two of the Podcast, Ashanti and Gabby discuss Diversity Ally’s Diversity & Inclusion highlights as part of its one year anniversary. Our off the cuff conversation covers how far the events / MICE & hospitality industry has come with regards to D&I (what are companies doing?!) Whether we are all suffering from social impact fatigue.  And how international diplomacy...

To close season two of the Podcast, Ashanti and Gabby discuss Diversity Ally’s Diversity & Inclusion highlights as part of its one year anniversary. Expect an off the cuff conversation covering how far the events / MICE & hospitality industry has come with regards to D&I (what are companies doing?!) Whether we are all suffering from social impact fatigue.  And how international di...

Amrita Devaiah the Head of External Affairs and Engagement at the Cabinet Office, with responsibility for events and all aspects of ministerial engagement for the department. This includes Civil Service Live, the largest public sector learning and development event in Europe as well as all visits, meetings or external engagements for Cabinet Office ministers, such as Michael Gove, Penny Mordaunt o...

Amrita Devaiah is Head of External Affairs and Engagement at the Cabinet Office, with responsibility for events and all aspects of ministerial engagement for the department. This includes "Civil Service Live", the largest public sector learning and development event in Europe as well as all visits, meetings or external engagements for Cabinet Office ministers, such as Michael Gove, Penny Mordaunt...

Birmingham born, Shannie Mears is Co-founder & Head of Talent at The Elephant Room, alongside iris worldwide's former CEO, Dan Saxby. Formed to directly address advertising's lack of diversity and inclusion, The Elephant room was created with the mission to help build brands that are genuinely inclusive. Shannie consults with top brands on how to find fresh talent and new ways of approaching r...

It's here! Part 2 of our conversation with Shannie Mears, Co-founder & Head of Talent at The Elephant Room. We cover: 1. Inclusivity and representation in branding 2. How you can expand your network to include those from different communities 3. Why you should be focussing on DEI in order to future proof your business 4. How to prepare for change 5. 3 tips on how to source diverse ta...

Birmingham born, Shannie Mears is Co-founder & Head of Talent at The Elephant Room, alongside iris worldwide's former CEO, Dan Saxby. Formed to directly address advertising's lack of diversity and inclusion, The Elephant room was created with the mission to help build brands that are genuinely inclusive.  Shannie consults with top brands on how to find fresh talent and new ways of approac...

Birmingham born, Shannie Mears is Co-founder & Head of Talent at The Elephant Room, alongside iris worldwide's former CEO, Dan Saxby, who asked her to be his co-founder after recognising her ability to build, connect and develop relationships with young people from the wider creative industries. Formed to directly address advertising's lack of diversity and inclusion, The Elephant room was cre...

Seattle based Dr Jen O'Ryan designs LGBTQ+ inclusion strategies for organisations. She also provides consulting services, ranging from employee training to managing large-scale organisational changes. Through years of research and advocacy, Jen specialises in making potentially “awkward” topics more accessible.    Leveraging two decades of experience in change management and organisation...

Special guest Dr Jen O'Ryan and your host Gabby discuss: 1.Why diversity and inclusion is not politics, it's human rights 2.Why leaders and employees should be internalising the "why" to create truly inclusive cultures and therefore healthy workplaces 3.How employee feedback can improve inclusivity in the work environment 4.How to manage and work to eliminate toxic work environments 5.Change manag...

This weeks episode features Maria Gaillez relationship manager on the hosted buyers programme at IMEX.  Maria heads up IMEXs DEI Squad and is also a member of the Diversity Ally committee. At Diversity Ally, we have had many organisations and associations come to us, saying that their D&I committees are struggling to have impact.  In response to this we decided to record this podcast...

This weeks episode features Maria Gaillez relationship manager on the hosted buyers programme at IMEX.  Maria heads up IMEXs DEI Squad and is also a member of the Diversity Ally committee and we talk about how and why committees should to set goals, develop strategies to have a real  impact on their organisation. And we also discuss the common challenges that occur when setting up DEI co...